Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek
FairMontgomery County, Ohio · 1.3 M East Preble CO LN · Structure no. 5732425
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet Potato Ridge over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.